Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Pakistan plans to establish an automotive processing zone on 150 acres at Port Qasim, Karachi, with the facility to be expanded in phases according to market demand, announced Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday.

The decision was taken at a meeting attended by Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Chairman, Rear Admiral (Retd) Syed Moazzam Ilyas and members of the PQA Board, read a statement.

The minister said the auto zone would be expanded in phases after completion of the first phase, enabling the project to grow in line with market demand.

The proposed zone will comprise 264 operational units across five specialised segments, including 30 commercial units, 84 refurbishment wor...